4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH2 3HD
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About
Substantially extended to the rear and side, this four bedroom semi detached house occupies a very favourable plot, situated at the head of a small cul de sac with a well screened south-westerly facing back garden.
An ideal family home in terms of size, layout, and plot, the property is situated in a very popular estate close to local schools and town centre amenities.
It includes two garages, extending to 25ft and 18ft, together with an additional store room and cloakroom/wc.
The ground floor also includes a porch, hall, 25ft living room, and an extended 'L' shaped kitchen/dining room, measuring 19ft x 17ft (maximum).
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a good-sized family bathroom.
The extended bedroom measures over 23ft and could easily be adapted to provide an en-suite facility while still retaining a large bedroom space.
The specification includes uPVC double glazing and gas central heating via radiators with a replacement combination boiler (2020).
Requiring updating, this very substantial home has been attractively priced, and is available with no onward chain and Freehold Title (excluding the additional garage and garden/drive immediately in front of it - see below) Garden Farm is a sought-after and established development lying a short distance to the west of the town centre.
It is easily accessible to the town where many shops, schools, and amenities are available.
Chester-le-Street is an excellent commuter base with good road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Sunderland.
The town's railway station is located on the East Coast Main Line, which links London and Edinburgh.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – C Tenure – Freehold.
The additional garage and garden/drive immediately in front of it are not included within the Freehold Title, and this land is not registered.
PART B Property Type – Semi detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains, not metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Garage and drive PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions – None Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within a Transfer from Jewelspring Limited dated 20th October 2014 and referred to in the Land Registry Title Register, which are available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included Conservation Area - No Article 4 Planning Restricted area - No Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: No risk. Surface Water: Very low.
Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning & Building Control – No current applications. Kitchen extension planning approved in 2006. Garage extension planning approved in 1980.
Replacement boiler registered with Building Control 2020. Accessibility/Adaptations – None Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.
The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before marketing.
However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgment on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed.
If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
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This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction. There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.
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